2006 Land Rover Range Rover Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover.

20052007
Complaints
84
per 10K Sold
69.7
US Sales
12,044
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:101,400 mi
#27 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:89,333 mi
#37 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:96,684 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover.

Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
101,400
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
89,333
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
96,684
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,429
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
189,448
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
137,600
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Mechanical
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~74,648 vehicles.

15V039000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~74,648 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid.

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2006 Land Rover Range Rover — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2006 Land Rover Range Rover has 84 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 101,400 mi); Airbags (7 complaints, avg 89,333 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 96,684 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 109,426 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover include 2 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 74,648 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Land Rover Range Rover reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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